Monday, March 16, 2026

Trump Warns NATO over Securing the Strait of Hormuz | BBC News

Mar 16, 2026 | US President Donald Trump has said it would be "very bad for the future of NATO" if allies don't help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipping.

In an interview with the Financial Times, the US president said he expects China to help unblock the strait and could delay a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping if it doesn’t.

Meanwhile, Dubai International Airport said it had to temporarily suspend flights after an Iranian drone struck nearby.

Israel said it has begun "limited and targeted ground operations" against Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.



Trump is up over his neck in it! He and his chum have so obviously bitten off more than they can chew. First, Trump screwed up the American economy; now, with this illegal war on Iran, he is busy screwing up the world economy, too. — © Mark Alexander